Okay we get it....they DIDN'T get married!

In an attempt to crush wedding rumors, Rev. Tony Talavera issued a statement saying he did not marry the couple in New Orleans. The reverend says he normally does not disclose details of who he has or who he has not married, but the couple requested he do it. However, Talavera has not met the couple personally. It was actually the work of their publicist. They take care of dealing with rumors. The celebrity seems to be removed from this aspect of their life. The agent or the publicist handles turning rumors into publicity for the celebrity. In this case, it seems many people would tune into a wedding between Angie and Brad. They may not have gotten married, but the possibility keeps readers tuned in.

Celebrity Gossip

Angie is frequently in the pages of popular magazines such a US Weekly or Life and Style. She is also often the topic of online gossip websites such as Perez Hilton. Every little thing Angie or Brad does is usually reported to the public. And the readers eat it up. People love to gossip about her. What is it about Angie that keeps us gossiping?

During the scandal with Brad, the story of them together was all over the media. And the public loved hearing all about the tiny details and alleged cheating. We were gossiping about people we did not even know. Gamson talks about gossiping and asserts that readers who enjoy gossiping usually ignore the authenticity of the stories they are hearing. The public did not seem to question the truth behind adultery rumors. The story was much too interesting to worry about if it was true. Gamson states that gossiping is about being in the moment. According to Gamson, "Gossip, moreover, bypasses questions of merit through its emphasis on the present." The audience is caught up in the story and hearing all the details to really question the sources it comes from. We throw careful inspection of facts out the window when it comes to celebrity gossip.

The audience's role...

When you think of Angelina Jolie, probably the first thing to come to mind is the scandal with Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston. The breakup of a marriage and the exposed relationship were a popular hit with the media and the public. The involvement of the public raises the issue of the influence of an audience. What role does the audience play in the creation of the celebrity and maintaining the celebrity's fame?



Gamson talks about the audience as part of the celebrity machine. The media picture could not be complete without the audience being interested and involved. In the case of Angelina and Jen, the audience was key in the scandal. The public decisively picked sides, which included tshirts, online groups, etc. It seemed that the public either loved or hated Angie. The audience was not passive in the scandal. People individually interpreted their own opinion about the situation. Therefore, the situation was shaped by the audience. Whether you hate or love Angelina, the attention she receives from you tuning in keeps her popular. After all, we've all heard that "all publicity is good publicity." I think Angelina is a perfect example of this. People across the world love her or hate her; and she keeps turning up on magazine covers.

Angie and Brad did NOT marry!!

An online source reported that the famous couple got married in New Orleans on Saturday. However, according to usmagazine's sources the story is not true. Their reps did not comment on the initial report of a marriage. Apparently in 2006 Brad told Esquire magazine that the couple will wait until gay marriage is legalized to get marriaged themselves. Brad said, "Angie and I will consider tying the knot when everyone else in the country who wants to be married is legally able." This is a powerful statement and once again the couple is using their notoriety and influence to make a political statement.

Jolie-Pitt Family

Angie and Brad's head bodyguard reportedly sent in a petition to the city of LA regarding the safety of the area of their Los Feliz, California home. The petition asked the city to make the couple's neighborhood a safer place to live for their four young children. These A-list stars are worried about the impact their fame will have on the safety of their children.

Also reported in the newest issue of Life and Style is an article about the stressful life of the couple and their children. The couple is trying to give their children a down-to-earth upbringing(they have been spotted in Walmart and dropping the kids off at daycare). However, body guards camp out in the daycare parking lot. The family flys in private planes around the world very often. The family has several homes around the country. Although the couple may be trying to give their kids the life of a normal family, there are many obstacles they cannot avoid as famous stars. What does having superstar parents mean for a kid growing up today? From the first released pictures, these kids are under the media's eyes just like their parents. They are born into instant notoriety, whether they like it or not. How fair is it?

Brangelina Shop for French House

US Weekly recently reported that Brad and Angie has made an offer on an 850 year old house in the country's Provence region. Apparently the couple looked into this $20 million house last year, but lost interest in it when they learned Brad would not be allowed to build a motorbike circuit on the 5 acre garden. Once Brangelina found out it may now be possible they were eager to look into again. Also a source claims that Angie has had conversations with the American Hospital of Paris about delivering there. Does this mean the famous couple will be moving to France?

Another move for their already born children may have a negative effect on them. Traveling and moving around so often does not seem to be suitable for young children. Small children need some routine in their life. I guess we will have to wait and see how the children turn out. Will they follow the path of many celebritity's kids(drugs, partying) or follow their mom to the middle east?

TWINS

Internet gossip website Perez Hilton reported that Angelina and Brad are having TWINSSS. The site says the twins will be a boy and a girl. Twins will total 6 children for the famous couple. Perez also writes about the how the couple's whirlwind lifestyle, mainly traveling frequently, will affect the small children. On a more superficial note, how beautiful will a young Brad Pitt be? We will just have to wait to find out...